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maandag 8 juli 2019

Hottest Men on "Game of Thrones"

It was definitely worth hours of crafting to create this list of hottest men on "Game of Thrones". It was tough, so many men to choose from. But this is the ranking I made.

15. Loras Tyrell (portrayed by Finn Jones)
Whenever I see Loras Tyrell, I want to run my fingers through his curly blonde hair. He is every young woman’s dream. A handsome, brave knight, a real heartthrob. Just a shame that he’s not interested in women.

14. Tormund Giantsbane (portrayed by Kristofer Hivju)
Tormund is a scruffy, grizzled ginger who acts as a leader of sorts to the Wildlings and is obsessed with Brienne of Tarth. It’s that wonderful beard that does it.

13. Podrick Payne (portrayed by Daniel Portman)
Podrick was a squire for the Lannisters before he came into the service of Brienne of Tarth. Shy and hardworking, Podrick is one of the sweetest and most attractive men on “Game of Thrones”. And there is still one question we need answered: what did he do to those girls?

12. Ned Stark (portrayed by Sean Bean)
Being and honorable man, with a sense of justice, Ned Stark didn’t live long as the Hand of the King. His honor eventually cost him, but his love for his wife and children and his acts still lived on after his death. Ned always kept his cool and is a great keeper of secrets. Ned is one for the long hall. And he is handsome too (with a killer smile).

11. Jaqen H’ghar (portrayed by Tom Wlaschiha)
Jaqen H’ghar can change his appearance whenever he wants. It’s not shocking that he leans toward this menacing yet dangerously attractive look.

10. Grey Worm (portrayed by Jacob Anderson)
A commander of the Unsullied warriors and another loyal follower of Daenerys. This serious and fierce warrior captured the hearts of many viewers, especially when his hard shell cracks and we start seeing the real man beneath the brutal Unsullied training.

9. Bronn (portrayed by Jerome Flynn)
This cheeky northerner is nothing short of charming. His and Tyrion’s banter is great and his sarcasm brings fun to every scene. I just love a man with sarcasm. He’s definitely one of the most endearing characters, with a rugged appearance and superb fighting skills.

8. Oberyn Martell (portrayed by Pedro Pascal)
Oberyn’s fighting skills, slightly cocky attitude, and passionate temper turned the heads of many viewers. Partner that with a sexy Dornish accent and you’ve got yourself one charismatic and attractive character.

7. Jaime Lannister (portrayed by Nicolaj Coster-Waldau)
Jaime Lannister is a complicated character, who we see do acts of both good and great evil. Love him or hate him, there’s no denying the Kingslayer is another gorgeous character. I prefer his bearded look over his ‘prince charming’ look though. The dirtier her gets, the better looking he becomes.

6. Robb Stark (portrayed by Richard Madden)
There is something distinctly regal about Robb Stark. And watching him follow his heart over his head is very charming. Even if it cost him his life eventually.

5. Gendry (portrayed by Joe Dempsie)
Well hello there, Gendry! He mainly caught my attention in season 2, where he showed of his very muscular body. He is ripped! And how he eventually shows Arya he loves her. How Gendry wanted to marry her and for her to be his lady. We all know Arya is not very ladylike, but kudos for trying.

4. Jorah Mormont (portrayed by Iain Glenn)
If you want a loyal man, who would do anything to keep you safe, Jorah is the man you need. I always found Jorah a very tragic character. Showing his love for Daenerys over and over again, but she never returned it. Although she knew Jorah would do anything for her. His manly, rugged and handsome looks, combined with that loyalty and him willing to die for the woman he loves. That’s the kind of man any good woman deserves.

3. Khal Drogo (portrayed by Jason Momoa)
Khal Drogo was married to Daenerys and they instantly became the hottest couple in television. Muscular, tough, handsome, tall, a great warrior. Perfection I tell you.

2. Daario Naharis (portrayed by Michiel Huisman)
Daario Naharis is a lieutenant of the Second Sons mercenary company before pledging his allegiance to Daenerys. Proud to say that he is Dutch like me, he is one of the finest looking men on the show. We sure understand why Daenerys liked him so much.

1. Jon Snow (portrayed by Kit Harington)
Jon Snow is one of many people’s favorite character in “Game of Thrones”. A brave swordsman and one of the main protagonists. I’ve loved swooning over this handsome bastard since day one. He is handsome, kind, loyal, strong, willing to do anything for the people he loves and he is just.

It's clear that I have the same taste as Daenerys!!!!

zaterdag 3 november 2018

10s Movie Review - Kick-Ass 2

Director: Jeff Wadlow
Genre: Action/ Comedy/ Crime
Runtime: 113 minutes
Year: 2013
Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloë Grace Moretz, Jim Carrey, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Iain Glen, Donald Faison, Morris Chestnut, John Leguizamo, Lindy Booth, Yancy Butler, Daniel Kaluuya

Description: Following Kick-Ass' (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) heroics, other citizens are inspired to become masked crusaders. But Red Mist (Christoph Mintz-Plasse) leads his own group of evil supervillains to get revenge, kill Kick-Ass and destroy everything he stands for

Review: The superhero film has made big developments over the past years. In the early days, it was cool enough to put on a flashy costume and impress the viewers with muscles. But nowadays it has to be more realistic, more emotional and deeper. Marvel and DC still crack out films each year, not all just as successful. So when in 2010 Kick-Ass came to theaters, it was a breath of fresh air. Antiheroes, everyday heroes becoming superheroes. It was such a huge success, that a sequel was something you could expect. It never lives up to its original, but it’s still a good film.
Matthew Vaughn directed the first and I think it’s a good thing that he didn’t make a sequel right after the first film. “Kick-Ass 2” is directed by Jeff Wadlow and the characters had time to grow and find their way. Mindy Macready, alias Hit-Girl and the scene steals of the first film, tries to live a normal life after her superhero dad Big Daddy died. Her guardian Marcus thinks she is leaving a normal teenage life, but secretly she is fighting crime with her partner Kick-Ass, for his friends know as Dave Lizewski. Dave also still manages to stay under the radar and no one knows he is Kick-Ass. In the meantime, rich kid Chris D’Amico wants revenge for his father’s death. And he tries a new alter-ego: The Mother Fucker. This way he wants to teach Kick-Ass and Hit-Girl a lesson.
Kick-Ass and The Mother Fucker each get a group of fellow superhero-wanabees together. Kick-Ass’ team is led by Colonel Stars and Stripes (a fun and unrecognizable role by Jim Carrey).
Where “Kick-Ass” scores the most points: Action and verbal. The action is fantastic, with one scene in (and on) a van as the highlight. And the dialogues are great! Like the firs film, Chloë Grace Moretz steals the show as Hit-Girl. I know everyone loves this character more than the actual title character.
There are some poop and vomit jokes that I didn’t really appreciate here, but thank goodness that’s just a few minutes of the film.
“Kick-Ass” is a bit of the same here and there, but it’s very entertaining and Hit-Girl still has it.

Rating: 3,5 / 5

dinsdag 17 januari 2017

100 Movie Challenge 2017 - # 9: Eye in the Sky

Director: Gavin Hood
Genre: Drama/ Thriller
Runtime: 102 minutes
Year: 2016
Starring: Helen Mirren, Aaron Paul, Alan Rickman, Barkhad Abdo, Jeremy Northam, Iain Glen

Description: Col. Katherine Powell (Helen Mirren), a military officer in command of an operation to capture terrorists in Kenya, sees her mission escalate when a girl enters the kill zone triggering an international dispute over the implications of modern warfare.

Review: One moment you’re buying a doll for your grandchild, an hour later you’re making critical decisions in Nairobi. In modern times, this can be an ordinary workday for army leaders in their battle against Muslim terrorism. Nowadays people aren’t always in the frontline, but difficult decisions are made from a controle room, while watching video images. “Eye in the Sky” is about one of those missions: a drone attack from the British and American army. Orders are given from England, the pilot is in the US and in Kenia they have the terrorist in their sight. They are on the most wanted list and are about to execute a suicide bombing.
There is one moral question: can you make one innocent person a victim when you can save a potential hundred? “Eye in the Sky” is a very clever film. There is that moral theme, but the film has a very fast pace. Helen Mirren is great in this film, I loved her performance and her determined character. Alan Rickman is more diplomatic in his performance. He physically doesn’t do much, but the power he transfers to the screen is so strong. This was Rickman’s last film role by the way. The film has a high tension level, it keeps you on the edge of your seat.
It’s a war film, but not the spectacular and action packed kind. This is based on decision making and the consequences those decisions will have. “Eye in the Sky” is a movie that I enjoyed more than I expected, a really good and overlooked 2016 film.

Rating: 4,5/ 5